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Pensacola, FL—A state court jury awarded more than $806,000 this week, including more than a half-million in punitives, at trial against Philip Morris over respiratory disease a North Florida man developed following nearly a half-century of smoking.Bryant v. Philip Morris, 2015-CA-001691.

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Lawrenceville, GA—A chemical company and one of its workers were cleared of liability for damages at trial last month over the death of a pedestrian killed in a crosswalk collision. Quynn v. Hulsey, et al., 15C-04812-S4.

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Columbus, GA—Jurors Tuesday heard openings on whether medical negligence or unavoidable complications caused the lifelong brain damage a Georgia woman suffered after respiratory failure, as trial began against the hospital staff and pulmonologist who treated her. Williams v. Tidwell, et al., SC14CV882. 

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Pensacola, FL—Attorneys last week debated what role, if any, nicotine addiction and tobacco marketing played in a Florida man’s death from complications related to heart disease, as trial began against Philip Morris.Bryant v. Philip Morris, 2015CA001691.

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DeLand, FL—Florida jurors awarded nearly $1.3 million to the widow of a Marine Corps veteran for the role they found R.J. Reynolds and its cigarettes played in his death.Quackenbush v. R.J. Reynolds, 2007 12188 CIDL.